Going Home / Farewell

However, the two of them were moving faster and faster. Sometimes they would climb high mountains and look down at the forests below, which stretched out like a green barrier and merged with the blue sky in the distance. The next moment, they would walk back into the vast forest and return to the dark and damp environment.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the familiar Kitsuchi road through the woods finally reappeared before them.

Chapter 141 Going Home

Hidden Leaf Village), West Gate.

A group of Konoha High Command officials had already been standing here for some time.

The reason is simple: the fifth generation leader, who had run off to have fun, has finally decided to return to the village.

There were quite a few people present. Minato Namikaze, who had been brought back by the Fifth Hokage to serve as Hokage's Namikaze Minato, was not to be mentioned. Uzumaki Kushina, the current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, was also there, along with the heads of all the departments in the Hokage Building.

In addition, the heads of the several existing major ninja clans are also present.

Actually, the clan leaders didn't have any objections to the Fifth Hokage's frequent attempts to sneak out of the village. After all, this former Leaf Village White Ghost had already proven that he was a restless person. What they were concerned about was something else entirely.

Namikaze Minato was a big mouth. Since the ANBU only reported to the Hokage's assistant when the Hokage was away, this big mouth found out in advance that the Fifth Hokage had brought back the runaway Leaf Village Asura.

Naturally, everyone of standing in Leaf Village knew about it.

Aside from the God of Shinobi, no one could suppress the Leaf Village Asura. This was true of the Leaf Village decades ago, and it remains true of the Leaf Village today. Perhaps the Fifth Hokage could, but considering that both of them share the surname Uchiha Clan, and the Uchiha Clan particularly reveres this former clan head who liked to walk sideways, no one thinks that the Fifth Hokage would deliberately try to suppress his own predecessor.

Furthermore, although the Fifth Hokage did not demonstrate this, since the Second Hokage Leaf Village office, every Hokage has made some small moves against the village's ninja clans. This has nothing to do with one's background. The Third, who was the most ruthless in his actions, was also from a powerful ninja clan.

As the only surviving ninja clans still able to live in this Ninja World in the traditional ninja way, the clan leaders all know that this Leaf Village Asura is not only arrogant outside, but also very arrogant at home. At the same time, out of the unspoken etiquette among ninja clans, they have no reason not to be present.

Didn't you see a huge group of the Uchiha Clan coming? The Uchiha Clan are notoriously petty.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, two striking figures finally appeared.

Leading the way was none other than the Fifth Hokage, Minato Namikaze Minato, who had slipped away unnoticed.

The other one, clad in blood-red armor, with long hair flowing freely, practically screaming "Don't touch me!", was none other than the infamous Leaf Village Asura.

Then, everyone heard the Fifth Hokage speak to Leaf Village Asura.

"Chief Ban, look how much everyone is looking forward to your return home!"

Everyone: "..."

Those who weren't from the Uchiha Clan suddenly realized that the ninjas' exceptional hearing wasn't actually a good thing.

Those present were all Jonin, so pretending not to hear wouldn't be convincing.

On the contrary, the Uchiha Clan had already begun to excitedly display banners.

So, regardless of their feelings, everyone present looked happy and honored.

Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Madara then walked up to the group.

"Everyone's got so much free time today?" Uchiha Shingen looked at Namikaze Minato in surprise. "I say, Fourth Hokage, this is so unlike you."

Namikaze Minato gave an awkward but polite smile.

He said that he never imagined that the Flying Thunder God Technique, which he had practiced for many years, would one day be mainly used to capture the Hokage.

And since the opponent also has the Flying Thunder God, we really can't let our guard down at all.

"You've been gone for far too long," he could only complain. "There are so many documents to sign."

"Didn't I already authorize it?" Uchiha Shingen said matter-of-factly. "You just need to sign it."

Namikaze Minato was the first Hokage in Hidden Leaf Village's history to create a signature stamp.

Uchiha Shingen, of course, couldn't lag behind, so he was the first Hokage to create a power of attorney for his assistant to sign on Hokage behalf, and the power of attorney specifically stipulated that sub-delegation was not allowed.

All routine matters, including non-military agreements between Leaf Village and other organizations, were handled by the assistant.

There's nothing else to it, it's just that Uchiha Shingen felt that Hokage, such a prestigious position, should be given more responsibilities.

At the same time, Uchiha Shingen learned a valuable lesson from the loss of his early retirement quota and stipulated that this was outside the scope of the authorization and could only be signed by himself.

"Alright, alright, stop making that face." Uchiha Shingen patted Namikaze Minato on the shoulder in a very good mood. "Clan Chief Madara is back; he's the real protagonist."

"Lord Madara, it's been a long time," Namikaze Minato greeted Uchiha Madara.

Given Uchiha Madara's status, everyone in Hidden Leaf Village had to address him with respect, so it was perfectly reasonable for Namikaze Minato to call him "sir".

His important role in the establishment of Leaf Village and his influence on Leaf Village and the Ninja World are second only to Senju Hashirama.

Faced with this genuine super elder, regardless of what the current beneficiaries of Leaf Village think, they must openly show him great respect, and probably wouldn't dare to engage in any underhanded tactics.

"Hmm." Uchiha Madara glanced at Namikaze Minato and gave a nonchalant reply.

Namikaze Minato, however, thought that this Leaf Village Asura looked rather dejected today.

However, Uchiha Madara's behavior was no different from before.

Most importantly, the image of Leaf Village Asura as a domineering figure is already deeply ingrained in people's minds, and Namikaze Minato doesn't think that this decadent style can be associated with Uchiha Madara.

Namikaze Minato witnessed firsthand just how arrogant this Leaf Village Asura was when he was in the village.

Walking on the street, you feel an aura that dispels evil.

"Clan Head!" Led by Uchiha Fugaku, the Uchiha Clan representatives approached with a mixture of restraint and excitement, bowing sharply at a ninety-degree angle. "You're finally home! We've already prepared your room!"

Uchiha Madara's Impure World Reincarnation face seemed to have regained a bit of life.

His gaze fell on Uchiha Fugaku.

Uchiha Fugaku immediately felt a chill run down his spine.

That look in his eyes... it seems so familiar.

"Is your son still learning your terrible handwriting?" Uchiha Madara asked directly.

Everyone lowered their heads to avoid being seen by the former Hokage's assistant.

Uchiha Shingen watched with great interest.

Even he couldn't make Uchiha Sasuke give up. To be honest, he had already given up long ago. He just hoped that Uchiha Sasuke Uchiha Yosuke astray.

After all, Uchiha Yosuke and Uchiha Sasuke spent a lot of time together.

"Clan Chief Madara, you must be tired from your journey. Let's go home first." Uchiha Fugaku could tell what these people were thinking without even looking at them, so he could only offer a forced smile.

Although he doesn't smile often.

"Hmm." Uchiha Madara indifferently, and then, surrounded by a group of the Uchiha Clan, walked into the gates of Leaf Village.

Looking at his retreating figure, Uchiha Shingen felt that this move was relatively safe.

That's the advantage of being highly skilled; you don't have to worry about making mistakes because you can burn the mess.

As Uchiha Madara walked away, the others gathered around.

"Fifth Hokage," someone asked, "Is Lord Madara returning to the village this time to follow in the footsteps of the First Hokage?"

No one likes a god living among them. They like Senju Hashirama because the God of Shinobi is not only a mythical figure, but also an approachable deity.

Uchiha Madara was a god who was difficult to talk to.

Uchiha Shingen took everyone's reactions to heart, then waved his hand dismissively.

"You are all people of status. What kind of behavior is it to not be at work during the day? Go back to work. We can talk about it after get off work."

"So, are you going back to work?" Namikaze Minato asked abruptly.

"Sure, I'm back now, of course I'll go." Uchiha Shingen completely understood the Fourth Hokage's resentment, because he knew that Namikaze Minato didn't actually enjoy working overtime, but rather the feeling of working overtime together with everyone.

"Perfect timing. I need to hold a short meeting to discuss Uchiha Madara's return to Leaf Village. Please wait for me in the meeting room while I go arrange something else."

After speaking, Uchiha Shingen Flying Thunder God and disappeared from the spot.

He needs to see Kaguya Otsutsuki first.

Go see Black Zetsu.

Chapter 142 Farewell

In the Hyuga Clan Compound, Kaguya Otsutsuki was reclining rather casually on the tatami mat, with various foods neatly arranged in front of her.

Kaguya Otsutsuki picked up something that looked like a chocolate bean from Blue Star and ate it, a satisfied expression on her face.

"This is good." She said to the Black Zetsu in front of her. "Zetsu, remember to tell them to write down the recipe and take it with them."

"Yes, Mother." Black Zetsu said obediently.

It will do its best to fulfill any request from Mother.

After saying that, it looked to the side with a slightly smug expression.

There stood Hagoromo Otsutsuki, though his expression was not good.

After concluding the spiritual dialogue, the Sage of Six Paths once again found Kaguya Otsutsuki and met her in person.

"Hagoromo, if you sit like this in front of me, I might change my mind," Kaguya Otsutsuki said.

"You jest, Mother. When have you ever changed your mind?" Hagoromo Otsutsuki said in a low voice.

If Kaguya Otsutsuki were someone who could change her mind so easily, then she and her brother wouldn't have had to become enemies with their mother in the first place.

"Then what are you still doing here?" Kaguya Otsutsuki asked.

She's now even more determined in her decision. Seeing her once disobedient son in such a pained state is far more interesting than revenge.

"Toneri, please give that child, Toneri, back to me," Hagoromo Otsutsuki pleaded earnestly. "Taking him with you won't do him much good."

"Who says there isn't? After all, he is a descendant of Hamura Otsutsuki." Kaguya Otsutsuki looked at Hagoromo Otsutsuki with a strange gaze. "Besides, he asked me for it himself. He didn't want to be controlled by you."

"How could I control him?" Hagoromo Otsutsuki frowned.

He thought Kaguya Otsutsuki was just making things up.

Otsutsuki Toneri was trained by him, so how could he dislike him? Besides, Otsutsuki Toneri is a chuunibyou (delusional) teenager who is determined to create a new world.

If it weren't for Otsutsuki Toneri's unsuccessful attempt and the severe beating he received from Uchiha Shingen Otsutsuki Toneri, he would be the number one problem child right now.

In Hagoromo Otsutsuki's view, Otsutsuki Toneri has great potential and is worth cultivating. In the future, he might be able to restrain Uchiha Shingen's occasional erratic behavior.

"It seems that this is the only thing that hasn't changed about you." Kaguya Otsutsuki waved her hand at Hagoromo Otsutsuki. "Don't bother me anymore. I don't care whether the child comes or not. If you can really get the child to stay with you willingly, I don't care either."

Hagoromo Otsutsuki's eyes lit up, and he immediately disappeared.

Black Zetsu looked at the spot where he had disappeared with disdain.

However, it didn't say anything, but simply lowered its head, preparing to continue remembering what its mother liked to eat.

Then, it seemed to sense something and raised its head.

The door behind it was also opened at the same time.

Without turning around, Black Zetsu knew who was coming.

"Shingen, why are you so late?" Kaguya Otsutsuki looked at Uchiha Shingen at the door with dissatisfaction. "You could have arrived in a second."

"I just wanted to accompany the elderly person on a longer walk."

Uchiha Shingen laughed.

Black Zetsu, that bastard, actually kept his back to him and didn't say a word.

Uchiha Shingen walked over and sat down in front of Kaguya Otsutsuki. He was somewhat taken aback by the abundance of snacks laid out on the tatami mat.

"Did you guys bring the whole food street here?"

The Hyuga Clan's capacity for service is truly remarkable.

It would be difficult for the young members of the Uchiha Clan who fawn over Uchiha Madara to do something like that.

"Mother likes it," Black Zetsu said in a muffled voice.

"Kaguya said you were looking for me." Uchiha Shingen looked at the original mastermind, the Hokage's most filial son.

Yeah, not the antonym kind.

"Hmm." Black Zetsu composed himself and asked, "Would you like to come with us?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki's eyes lit up upon hearing this. She thought it would be wonderful if Black Zetsu could bring Uchiha Shingen along.

It wouldn't be bad to leave Hamura Otsutsuki's child to Hagoromo, since the two brothers had a good relationship when they were alive.

"Then I can't leave." Uchiha Shingen shook his head.